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The debate on DTC marketing is going to heat up again

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: DTC marketing is not the reason why prescription drugs cost so much. Here are some myths around DTC marketing: 1ne: DTC ads result in patients asking for prescriptions they don’t need. Today, people don’t see a DTC TV ad and run to their doctor to ask for an Rx. DTC ads do NOT lead to unnecessary Rxs.

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New Prescription Migraine Drugs Aren’t Resonating with Patients—Here’s How Pharma Can Boost Uptake

PM360

However, patient uptake hasn’t matched rising market competition. But even though a majority of migraine patients are turning to their doctors for guidance, they may not be getting the most up-to-date information on available treatments. Doctor-Patient Communication, Self-Advocacy Drive Medication Uptake.

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The REAL threats to DTC advertising

World of DTC Marketing

A big part of my services involves explaining, to DTC managers, how people evaluate prescription drugs and where they go to get more information. Within pharma, there is a huge perception that people go to their doctor to ask about a drug they see via a TV spot without doing a lot more research (online). Usability study?

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Maximizing Prescription Data for Effective Pharmaceutical Marketing

Scott’s Directories

One of the most powerful tools at your disposal is prescription data. This article will explore how to maximize prescription data for effective pharmaceutical marketing. Understanding Prescription Data Prescription data refers to information about the medications prescribed by healthcare providers.

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Should you change your DTC marketing buckets?

World of DTC Marketing

However, clickstream analysis via Alexa clearly shows that TV ads also lead to searches for competitive treatments. We also see a decline in trust in social media posts about branded prescription drugs. Prescription drugs for depression should take an empathetic view but should not over-promise.

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Pharma’s reputational high will be short-lived

World of DTC Marketing

Big Pharma’s reputation has been down in the dumps for years, after a series of scandals involving Medicare fraud, improper payments to doctors, and poorly tested drugs that damaged health. Pharma has gone to court again and again to delay generic competition of biologic drugs. In fact, Richard Gonzalez, C.E.O.

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How to Market to Doctors, Physicians, and Other Health Care Professionals

Healthcare Success

Marketing to doctors, physicians, surgeons, and other health care professionals can be extremely challenging, complicated, and expensive. What’s more, most doctors work in a hospital or multilocation medical practice, making it even more challenging to identify key decision-makers. Step 1: How to Define Your Doctor Audience .

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